Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse shows that God was very happy with Solomon's prayers and the temple he built, so He sent fire from heaven to show His power and love. It also tells us that God's special presence filled the temple, making it a very holy place.

2 Chronicles 7:1: Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

Contradiction with Exodus 40:34

This verse describes the glory of the Lord filling the tabernacle, not fire as in 2 Chronicles 7:1.

Exodus 40:34: Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:5

Here, the Lord comes down in a pillar of cloud, not fire from heaven as in 2 Chronicles 7:1.

Numbers 12:5: And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood [in] the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:10-11

The priests could not stand to minister due to a cloud, not because of fire as in 2 Chronicles 7:1.

1 Kings 8:10-11: And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy [place], that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

God is found in a still small voice instead of fire from heaven.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:4

The posts of the door moved, and the house was filled with smoke, not fire from heaven.

Isaiah 6:4: And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. [door: Heb. thresholds]

Contradiction with Matthew 3:16-17

The Spirit of God descends like a dove, contrasting with fire consuming the offering.

Matthew 3:16-17: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Contradiction with Acts 2:3-4

Tongues of fire appear and rest on each person, which differs from consuming the offering by fire.

Acts 2:3-4: And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Contradiction with Revelation 15:8

The temple is filled with smoke from the glory of God, not fire coming down to consume an offering.

Revelation 15:8: And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
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